Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #22 "Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 46:8-11
**Hymn #37 "When Morning Gilds the Skies"

(please stand)

**Hymn #4 "How Great Thou Art"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A's 90-91
**Psalm 145A"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 32:10-18
New Testament Reading: Luke 19:37-44
Sermon: The Advantaged and the Lost from Romans 9:1-5

I. Introduction
II. What about the Jews?

A. Brief overview of Romans 9-11
B. Did God's saving plan for Israel fail?
C. Despite their hatred of him, Paul loved his lost countrymen
D. Israel squandered her spiritual advantages

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Do you have a heart for the lost?
B. Religious advantages do not equate to salvation

Hymn #493 "It Is well With My Soul"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

(please stand)

Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, alleluia. Amen

**Blessing/Benediction